Thursday, 21 August 1884

I idle about all day and work only from five to seven, in the carriage. [Three lines blacked out, illegible]
I had a photograph taken of the corner I am painting, in order to have the pavement lines quite exact. The operation took place this morning at seven o’clock. The architect was there by six, so we set off. Myself, Emile, Rosalie, Coco, and the photographer.
Not that the brother’s presence is of any use — but it is more cheerful; I like to have a little retinue around me.